Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description: Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Transformer Manufacturing)

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Maintenance Enginee r to join our transformer manufacturing facility in Mexico. You will be responsible for ensuring the maximum availability and reliability of specialized production equipment, including vacuum drying systems, core cutting machines, coil winding machines, and high-voltage testing laboratories. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in industrial electricity with a proactive approach to Preventive and Predictive Maintenanc e, ensuring that our plant operates at peak efficiency while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• System Maintenance

  Oversee the maintenance of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems within the plant.

  
  

• Specialized Equipment

  Diagnose and repair faults in PLC-controlled machinery (Siemens/Allen-Bradley/others), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and hydraulic/pneumatic systems

  
  

• Predictive Programs

  Implement and manage predictive maintenance techniques such as thermography, vibration analysis, and oil analysis for plant infrastructure

  
  

• Compliance

  Ensure all electrical installations and repairs comply with Mexican Official Standards

  
  

  (NOM-001-SED E and NOM-029-STP S)
• Continuous Improvement

  Analyze Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and implement root cause analysis (RCA) to reduce recurring downtime

  
  

• Contractor Management

  Supervise external vendors and contractors during major overhauls or new equipment installations

  
  

• Inventory

  Manage the inventory of critical electrical spare parts to minimize "Mean Time to Repair" (MTTR)

  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education

  Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical xhyhwjd Engineering, or a related field

  
  

• Experience

  3-5 years of experience in maintenance within a heavy manufacturing environment (transformer or automotive industry preferred)

  
  

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Experience with Substation s and high-voltage safety protocols
• Experience with loading studies, power planning, and electrical distribution equipment
• Familiarity with electrical construction
• Soft Skills

  Leadership, problem solving under pressure, and excellent communication skills